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Devon father one step closer to completing world-first swim to raise awareness of son’s brain condition

A father from North Devon is set to complete the final six lakes in his bid to become the first person to swim Switzerland’s ten largest lakes after his young son was diagnosed with a rare brain-attacking condition PANDAS, that caused sudden onset aggression, OCD and tics overnight.

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Plans for new South Devon housing development brought forward

Following the unprecedented success of one of South Devon’s newest housing developments, leading housebuilder David Wilson Homes is scoping out plans for an additional new community alongside it.

More than 40 of the new homes are now occupied at David Wilson Homes’ Braid Park, Tiverton and only seven of the total 60 homes are left for sale. Construction work is due to complete this...

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Couples can now tie the knot in Connaught Gardens

Connaught Gardens is now licensed to host legal wedding ceremonies and will be open for business as soon as Government restrictions allow.

Couples can choose from a number of stunning locations to hire exclusively with the rest of gardens, making it the perfect setting for wedding photographs.

Receptions can also be held in the bandstand gardens for small and large weddings...

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North Devon Link Road improvements underway

Work has started today (Monday 15 February) on the major upgrade of the North Devon Link Road.

A turf cutting was carried out by Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for Infrastructure and Development, to mark the start of the A361 improvements between South Molton and Portmore roundabout at Barnstaple.

Contractor Alun Griffiths will be carrying out...

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Historic manor opens its doors after £2m refurbishment

A converted Georgian manor house on the outskirts of Exeter has been officially opened following its £2m refurbishment.

Dating back to the late 18th century, Winslade Manor stands at the heart of the 86-acre development of offices, homes and leisure facilities at Winslade Park, Clyst St Mary. Once complete, it will have an expected market value of £80m.

The first commercial...

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Community testing available in Barnstaple

A second Community Testing Centre, offering rapid coronavirus tests that provide results within the hour, is opening this Wednesday, 17 February. This one in Barnstaple.

It is setting up in the car park at the town’s Taw View, Civic Centre, on North Walk road, and will be open 9am to 5pm, seven days a week, with extended hours 7am to 7pm on Mondays and Thursdays.

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Devon Air Ambulance launches new March March fundraiser

Supporters are ‘stepping up’ to help raise funds for the lifesaving service this March, just by going about their daily life.

Devon Air Ambulance’s (DAA) latest virtual event invites supporters to complete a 300,000-steps challenge throughout the month of March in aid of the life-savingservice.

300,000 steps are just shy of the recommended 10,000 steps a day for a moderately...

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Plymouth’s Street Factory encourages people to get involved in the dance movement which is connecting people globally

Plymouth’s Street Factory Charity, creators of the UK’s first Hip Hop theatre, are continuing to reach out with their well-known positive vibe as they continue to stay connected with their community. Today, they are encouraging the people of Plymouth and beyond to use the power of dance to connect with all nations through learning the simple steps of the trending Jerusalema dance.

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Revealed: The best cities for cyclists

While road cycling deaths have decreased over the years, many are still getting injured on the roads for a variety of reasons, but with the shortened days and winter weather, visibility is key in preventing more accidents.

In the report, UK’s Best & Worst Cycling Commuter Cities in Winter , Electric Bike Access has analysed the rainfall, temperature and cycling incidents data of UK...

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Not too late for over-70s to get a vaccination in Devon

There is still time for people in Devon aged over 70, and those who are clinically extremely vulnerable, to book a coronavirus vaccination in coming days.

The NHS in Devon is on target to have vaccinated all the eligible people in priority groups 1-4 who wanted to take up a vaccine, by Sunday (February 14), in line with the Government’s ambition.

The latest data published by...

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Cheryl celebrates 20 years with Mama Bears

A mum from St Budeaux is celebrating 20 years service as a nursery practitioner with Mama Bear’s Day Nursery & Pre-School.

Cheryl Collings, 37, first joined the Mama Bear’s nursery in Springhill Green as an apprentice aged 17 and has since worked her way up to a NVQ Level 3 Nursery Nurse at the setting.

Cheryl, who has stayed in touch with many of the families she has...

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